Moving to "Washington"?

[Greg Nolan]

We've got the idea to move out of California to retire and since we have family in Everett Washington I'm heading there too to check out a place to live and hunt. Guy seems to have plenty of game in his area of the state so I'll be looking after the Idaho hunt. Any body got any suggestions?

 

[Desert Fox]

Moving from one liberal state to another. Not sure that's a good idea Greg.

 

[JD338]

Greg,

Good luck with the move. I hope you find a good location. Guy would be your best bet.

JD338

 

[lefty315]

I've lived in Washington for 20 years now. As liberal as it is, it does have some appeal. Ocean, mountains and desert are only hours apart. If you are not worried about work I, myself, would look East of the mountains. Or at least away from the Seattle/Tacoma area. The population is getting to the point where I no longer like it. On thing is for sure, when the weather is nice there is some beautiful country to get lost in. Hunting......well, hunting is not always killing and I've spent a lot of time hunting

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have lived about equally in the two People's Republic's of California and PR of Washington for about 15 years each. Washington has high sales tax and gas taxes but no state income tax. It really costs the same to live in one as the other, unless you live in eastern Washington where gas and utilities are cheaper.

Actually, I did more hunting in California because I belonged to a club and could hunt 135 ranches. Washington can be good hunting but it requires patience and scouting. Seasons are short and bags are limited. The tree huggers and politicians have run the WA-DFW for years and have gutted hunting season times and lengths.

It is pretty in Blight by the Border, with Mount Baker and Puget sound nearby. However, living on I-5 is a contact sport and is not for the faint of heart in California or here. I personally would not live in Snohomish County (Everett) because of crowds and crime but more out away from the masses in a smallish town is fine. Jobs are limited. Washington politicians are very good at gutting small businesses with regulations and taxes, so jobs are sometimes scarce unless you work for Homeland Security or the other government agencies. Boeing has a big commercial airplane plant near Everett.

 

[TRIC]

Greg, I was raised in the central area of Washington, Yakima valley. Hunted and fished the east slope of the Cascade mountains for several years. Joined the Army, spent 21 years runnin' around the world, then came home. Job opportunity made me choose the west side of the mountains, but most of my hunting and fishing is done on the east side. Follow previous advice, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Yakima... can't go wrong. All are mid-size towns that have all the required necessities, but far enough away from the "big city" environment to be peacefull. Hope your choice is sound, and would really like to sit around a camp fire and share stories...

 

[DrMike]

I used to think I wanted to live in Whatcom or Skagit County, but the area grew so rapidly that it lost its appeal to me. I could still enjoy living east of the mountains, I do believe, though if I did that, I'd be as well off to move to Idaho or Montana.

 

[Elkman]

Washington is divided by the Cascade range, west of it you have 200 days of clouds and rain (up to 90 inches). East of it you have a much dryer climate. West is very crowded especially within 75 miles of Seattle, east is more rural and much more conservative. I live in the southcenteral part, near the Columbia river where the wind blows. As Charlie (OT3) stated the quality of the hunt is much limited by the overwhelming number of hunters in all seasons. Archery is the best choice for quality non combat hunting. Like anywhere there are places to get away but they are few and far between. Best Salmon and Stealhead fishing in the west and the mountains are stunning. Good luck !!!!! Keep us informed.

 

[hubcap]

Greg,I left California in 1980 when I was 30 years old. Been in Port Orchard,Wa. since then . The only thing Cal has more of than Wa. is people. 32 million versus 5 million. Wa. state has better hunting and fishing than Cal. hands down. You can hunt black tail,white tail,mule deer, elk all with general over the counter tags. No income tax here is another big advantage on retirement income. The one thing already mentioned is it does rain alot here in puget sound. I,m acually planning on moving to the east side now that I,m retired. They get a lot more sunshine over there. Generally speaking the cost of housing here in Wa. is still reasonable in many areas.

 

[FOTIS]

Good luck with the move buddy!

 

[Greg Nolan]

Still looking and I'm hunting Idaho this Oct and will check to see if there's anything left to buy there. I had a place for about 8 years in Middleton by Caldwell and I love the area but it's grown up.

 

[bullet]

Moving from one liberal state to another. Not sure that's a good idea Greg.

Yes indeed from one to another, sure hope it is in east Washington which is a little better I have heard. Anyway, hope you find a good place.

 

[Oldtrader3]

The only issue in Eastern Washington is smoke from fires in the summer. Plus it can get hot! Other than that, I love Eastern Washington. We are going to Lake Chelan next month for vacation, my favorite place of all!

 

[Elkman]

The only issue in Eastern Washington is smoke from fires in the summer.

What is wrong with that???? I love the smell of smoke.

 

[JDMAG]

The best part of Washington is Tennessee . I'd look there if I were you.

 

[DrMike]

The best part of Washington is Tennessee . I'd look there if I were you.

An unbiased opinion if ever I saw one.

 

[hubcap]

The best part of Washington is Tennessee . I'd look there if I were you. [/quote
Com-on man.That hurt a little. Besides we have elk running with Big-Foot. The cover is so thick you are not likely to see either one.

 

[JDMAG]

Thats not bigfoot its my ex!

 

[hubcap]

No wonder you feel that way. Ha

 

[Guy Miner]

Good fishing here. Decent hunting. Outstanding natural beauty. If you enjoy hiking, skiing or bicycle riding - or anything with a boat - you'll have plenty to do.